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Keeping Kids Off the Grid

Jillian Chia, Partner and Head of Privacy and Data Protection Practice, Skrine

06-Dec-24 12:00

Keeping Kids Off the Grid

Social media has become very much a part of our daily life, but its impact on children has sparked global concern. Australia recently passed a law banning social media access for users under 16 without parental consent, addressing rising worries over mental health, online safety, and data privacy for minors. While Malaysia hasn’t introduced a similar law, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is making strides to regulate social media for younger users, focusing on age verification for those under 13. These developments reflect a broader global trend of prioritising child safety in the digital space and raise important questions about how governments and platforms can effectively enforce such policies.

In this episode, we discuss these pressing issues with Jillian Chia, Partner and Head of Privacy and Data Protection Practice at Skrine. Together, we explore the implications of stricter age restrictions on social media, the challenges of ensuring compliance without infringing on privacy, and the potential ripple effects of such measures on international regulations. We also look into the delicate balance between safeguarding children and upholding digital rights, as well as the unintended consequences these restrictions might have on digital literacy and online behaviour.

Produced by: Carol Wong

Presented by: Richard Bradbury


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Categories:  technologymanagingeducationpoliticsinternationalcontroversiesFamily/ParentingLaw/Activism

Tags:  social media platformsAustralian social media bansocial media regulationage restrictions





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